avid
Translation
avid, keen, eager
Examples
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
He has an avid interest in politics.
He has an avid interest in politics.
Grammar Patterns
an avid ((noun)) a keen... She is an avid reader.
avid for ((sth.)) eager for... He is avid for knowledge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keen, eager, enthusiastic; Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
Etymology
From French 'avide', from Latin 'avidus' meaning 'eagerly desirous', from the verb 'avere' meaning 'to crave'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is so eager for something they are 'avoiding' everything else. Or, think of an 'avid' video game player.